All posts tagged "learning a language"
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228Lifestyle & CultureLove language: Chipping away at the language barrier in Spain with the help of Cupid
I stared up at her, and she looked down on me. We spoke, but neither of us could make the other understand....
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479NewsInternational nerds: Yvonne van Deursen-Bakx can fast-track your Dutch
(Editor’s note: Every Tuesday, Dispatches looks at the tech scene in the Netherlands and across Europe. In the spirit of Eindhoven Business...
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559Expat EssentialsIn the English bubble: Four words every expat needs to ban from their vocabulary
I have a confession. It took me six years of living in the Netherlands to start speaking the language. I know, this...
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618Expat EssentialsMary Porcella: 10 ways to improve your European language skills
Most Europeans are multi-lingual, especially in countries such as Switzerland and Belgium with more than one national language. If you’re an English-speaking...
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748Expat EssentialsLearning Italian, Pt. 2: Okay, now for the tricky part
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a two-part series about learning Italian. You can jump to Pt. 1 here.) Ever dream...
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875Expat EssentialsLearning Italian (Pt. 1): What’s easy, what’s difficult and a few tips and tricks
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of two parts.) Italian is a beautiful language. It is fun to speak and listen to,...
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1.3KExpat EssentialsStudying German: Learning the basics, European Standards, qualifying for residency and going to a public university for free
When I found out I was going to be living and working in Germany for 3-to-5 years, I decided to revive my...
